Partner Details
International College of Business and Technology
Awards
Target Award
Award Description:Higher Diploma - HD
Alternative Exit
Programme Offerings
Full-Time
F2F-ICB-MAR
F2F-ICB-SEP
Educational Aims of the Course
Develop knowledge of scientific and engineering principles to be able to apply them to produce routine solutions to familiar engineering problems and to model and analyse mechatronic systems. Develop specialist knowledge and understanding of the key mechanical and electrical principles which underpin the design and operation of a mechatronic system. Develop a range of relevant transferable skills such as team working, communication, management, problem solving, computing and technical computing. Prepare students for employment by equipping them with the with knowledge, understanding and skills expected of holders of a Higher Diploma in Mechatronics to enable them to progress to a range of technical and management careers or to progress to an undergraduate degree or further professional qualification in automotive engineering or related area Provide the engineering base for progression to Incorporated Engineer level.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of essential facts, concepts, theories and principles of mechanical and electrical systems and the underpinning science and mathematics.
2.
Demonstrate an understanding of appropriate codes of practice and industry standards.
3.
Illustrate an awareness of quality issues.
4.
Demonstrate an ability to work with technical uncertainty.
5.
Review and select appropriate mathematical methods, tools and notations proficiently in the analysis and solution of routine engineering problems.
6.
Use appropriate scientific, technical or engineering principles to analyse key engineering processes.
7.
Demonstrate an ability to apply quantitative methods and computer software relevant to Mechatronics and related engineering disciplines to solve engineering problems.
8.
Demonstrate a knowledge of management techniques which may be used to achieve engineering objectives.
9.
Demonstrate an awareness of the framework of relevant legal requirements governing engineering activities, including personnel, health, safety, and risk (including environmental risk) issues.
10.
Understand the need for a high level of professional and ethical conduct in engineering.
11.
Understand the use of technical literature and other information sources.
12.
Demonstrate an awareness of nature of intellectual property and contractual issues.
Teaching, Learning and Assessment
Lectures, tutorials, problem solving sessions, seminars, workshops, computer sessions, participation in projects. Examinations, assignments, preparation of reports, essays, technological reports, oral presentations, workshops, peer review, computer-based exercises.
Programme Structure
Programme Structure Description
The award of the Higher Diploma in Mechanical Engineering requires the completion of 120 credits at Level 4 and 120 credits at Level 5. The award of the Certificate of Higher Education in Mechanical Engineering requires the completion of 120 credits at Level 4.
Structure
Level 4
Level 5
Approved variance from Academic Framework Regulations
The approved variance is to utilise 15 credit modules in this programme.